Chinese New Year isn’t too far away, and you know what that means?
Reader: Fun gatherings with relatives where we can strengthen our bonds?
Well, yes, but there’s something more important.
Reader: Questions about my love life?
Try again.
Reader: Tasty abalone?
Bingo.
We all love stuffing our face with abalone during the Lunar New Year festivities, but it’s not exactly cheap.
So, when we hear that prices have been slashed for the delicacy that is believed to bring good fortune and abundance for the rest of the year, we’ll do anything to get it.
This time, all we have to do is visit NTUC FairPrice.
NTUC FairPrice Launched the Cheapest Abalone in S’pore at Just $0.90 Per Piece
The cheapest abalone in the country can now be found in your neighbourhood supermarket.
That’s right, FairPrice is launching their half-shell abalone for just $0.90 per piece! They claim it’s the “cheapest abalone in Singapore” which is hard to argue with, given the price.
The Frozen Thawed Half Shell Abalone, which usually costs $2.50, is now less than a dollar per piece (30g – 40g) from today (23 Dec), the supermarket chain said in a news release.
“Shoppers are not limited to a maximum purchase quantity so snap up as much, or as little as you want,” it said.
FairPrice said their abalone is best prepared steamed with garlic and ginger.
The promotion is exclusively available in stores at selected FairPrice outlets only. Stocks of the cheap abalone aren’t infinite, of course, so grab a batch while you still can!
Why It’s So Expensive
We all know that abalone is expensive, but why is this the case?
Well, for one, abalone is rare; it doesn’t grow in every part of the world; only certain lucky shorelines contain these precious babies. So, naturally, the price of abalone shot up because of its limited supply.
Another reason is that harvesting these expensive little treats is not easy.
Unlike your typical fishing trip, where a single haul can bring in a large number of fish, abalone must be harvested individually by hand, as it can’t be obtained from the cast of a net.
It’s a laborious process and the yield is often low.
Diving for these little guys, however, is a risky business, according to Dollars and Sense.
Divers reportedly face the threat of sharks and other marine creatures, in addition to the unpredictable sea waters and jagged shells.
9 divers reportedly died in Northern California in 2015 while searching for abalone, so this is a treat that really needs to be savoured.
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Featured Image: NTUC FairPrice